Living in Lake Catherine, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Catherine · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Catherine has 968 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $91,667 (10% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $257,200, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Lake Catherine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Catherine at a glance
- Population
- 968
- Median age
- 51.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,667State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $257,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lake Catherine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Catherine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Catherine the median home value is $257,200, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,839 a month in housing costs.
Lake Catherine median household income
The median household income in Lake Catherine is $91,667 and the income per person is $57,554. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lake Catherine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 629
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.06
Lake Catherine demographics
- Population
- 968
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 468
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Catherine ›
Education in Lake Catherine
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Lake Catherine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Catherine
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Lake Catherine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Catherine | 968 | $91,667 | $257,200 | $1,161 |
| Channel Lake | 2,052 | $68,250 | $223,000 | $1,584 |
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | $316,100 | $1,184 |
| Fox Lake | 11,131 | $70,819 | $228,100 | $1,047 |
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | $87,800 | $255,700 | $1,283 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Catherine, IL?
The median household income in Lake Catherine is $91,667, 10% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Catherine?
The median home value in Lake Catherine is $257,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lake Catherine?
The median gross rent in Lake Catherine is $1,161 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Lake Catherine, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Lake Catherine?
The median age in Lake Catherine is 51.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Catherine?
The average commute to work in Lake Catherine is 33 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Catherine?
The unemployment rate in Lake Catherine is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Catherine?
33.9% of adults in Lake Catherine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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